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Why has salinity been based on the amount of chlorine present in the oceans?
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∙ 11y ago
-Due to the principle of constant proportions
-It can be accurately measured with a simple chemical analysis
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∙ 11y ago
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What is the salinity in the oceans?
The amount of salt in the water. Near the surface of the open oceans salinity is in general between 3.3% and 3.7%
How does chlorine enters oceans?
How does chlorine enter the oceans?
Is salinity high on open ocean?
In open ocean evaporation affects the salinity of the oceans, in closed oceans the lack of sunrays cause greater salinity levels.
What affects the oceans salinity?
Water
What affects oceans salinity?
Water
Do all oceans have the same amount of salt?
No. Primarily because of the amount of fresh water draining into it, the Black Sea has a very low salinity and the Mediteranean has a higher than average salinity.
Why does salinity vary in different parts of the world?
Salinity varies in different parts of the world's oceans based on the amount fresh water which runs into the ocean. This comes in the form of rainfall, ice, and river discharge.
Describe the oceans and explain how the water cycle affects the salinity of the ocean?
Oceans are big water bodies. Salinity is due to the presence of minerals in water.
What is the measure of dissolved salts in the oceans called?
salinity
What factors affects salinity?
There are several factors that affect salinity. Some of the main factors include evaporation and precipitation which will affect the salinity of oceans and seas.
What is percantage of salt in oceans water?
3.1-3.6% salinity
How salty are all the seas?
The world's oceans have a salinity of about 3.5%
